Natural Tulsi Extract

Natural Tulsi Extract (Ocimum tenuiflorum)

Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), known as Holy Basil, is a sacred aromatic herb native to the Indian subcontinent with a documented history of use in Ayurvedic medicine spanning over 3,000 years. Revered as the “Queen of Herbs” in the Ayurvedic tradition, Tulsi holds a uniquely sacred status in Hindu culture — it is considered sacred to Vishnu and is traditionally grown in or near Hindu households and temples. It is one of the most important Rasayana herbs in Ayurveda and is classified as a medhya rasayana — a herb traditionally used for cognitive and nervous system wellness.

Tulsi is classified as an adaptogen, nervine, and immunomodulatory herb in Western herbal medicine. It is one of the most extensively researched Ayurvedic herbs in contemporary botanical science, with a substantial body of peer-reviewed research. This extract is prepared in 60% alcohol from wildcrafted Tulsi aerial parts.

Naturally Occurring Compounds

• Eugenol — the primary phenylpropanoid in Tulsi; a naturally occurring compound also found in cloves; one of the key markers of Tulsi quality and potency
• Rosmarinic acid — a naturally occurring caffeic acid ester; a key antioxidant compound shared with other Lamiaceae herbs including Rosemary and Thyme
• Ursolic acid — a naturally occurring triterpenoid present in the aerial parts; one of the most researched naturally occurring compounds in Tulsi
• Ocimumosides A and B — naturally occurring glycosides unique to Ocimum species; key adaptogenic compounds in Tulsi
• Flavonoids — including orientin, vicenin, luteolin, and apigenin
• Volatile oils — including β-caryophyllene, linalool, and methyl eugenol; contributing to Tulsi’s characteristic aroma
• Vitamins and minerals — naturally rich in vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron

Traditional Herbal Use

Adaptogenic & Stress Wellness

Tulsi is one of the most important adaptogenic herbs in the Ayurvedic tradition, with a 3,000-year history of traditional use as a Rasayana tonic herb. It is classified as an adaptogen in Western herbal medicine — a category of herbs traditionally used to support the body’s natural resilience to physical and emotional stress — and is one of the most widely used and extensively researched adaptogenic herbs in contemporary botanical science.

Nervous System & Mood Wellness

Tulsi is classified as a nervine and medhya rasayana herb in Ayurvedic medicine, with a long traditional history of use for nervous system and mood wellness. Its calming and tonic properties have made it a classic inclusion in traditional Ayurvedic formulas for nervous system and emotional wellness.

Immune & Respiratory Wellness

Tulsi has a long traditional history of use in Ayurvedic medicine for immune and respiratory wellness. Its naturally occurring eugenol, rosmarinic acid, and flavonoid content have generated significant research interest in the context of immune and respiratory wellness, and it is a classic inclusion in traditional Ayurvedic formulas for immune support.

Cognitive Wellness

Tulsi is classified as a medhya rasayana herb in Ayurveda — a specific category of Rasayana herbs traditionally used for cognitive and nervous system wellness. It has a traditional history of use for mental clarity, concentration, and cognitive wellness in the Ayurvedic tradition.

Antioxidant Wellness

Tulsi is one of the most antioxidant-rich herbs in the Ayurvedic tradition, with an exceptionally high rosmarinic acid, flavonoid, and eugenol content. It is consistently ranked among the highest antioxidant-content herbs in contemporary botanical research.

How to Use

Take 20–30 drops under the tongue or in a little juice or water, up to 2–3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Tulsi is traditionally used as a long-term tonic herb and is well suited to daily use. Can be taken in the morning for daytime wellness or in the evening for nervous system and recovery support.

Precautions

Not recommended during pregnancy — Tulsi has traditional use as a uterine stimulant and is contraindicated in pregnancy. Not recommended during breastfeeding without practitioner guidance. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking blood-thinning medications — Tulsi’s eugenol content may have mild antiplatelet properties. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking diabetes medications or thyroid medications.

Ingredients

Wildcrafted Tulsi / Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) aerial parts, 60% alcohol.

Stack This With

• Ashwagandha Extract — complementary Ayurvedic Rasayana adaptogen for stress and nervous system wellness
• Rhodiola Extract — complementary adaptogen for daytime energy and stress resilience
• Glycine — complementary rest and nervous system recovery support
• Breathe Ezy Respiratory Extract — complementary respiratory wellness formula featuring Tulsi
• Gumpii Extract — foundational botanical base

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Content provided for informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Consult your healthcare practitioner.